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The Journal of Palliative Medicine’s “Tell Us More: The Palliative Care Oral History Project,” seeks to tell the story of Hospice and Palliative Care through informal interviews with pivotal leaders in the field. In each episode, hosts Dr. Ricky Leiter and Dr. Billy Rosa and research assistant Dr. Yilong Peng sit down with an HAPC luminary and do what our field does best – ask questions, listen, a...

Dr. Autorino will discuss some of the findings of the ROBUUST trial looking at Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma.

This episode we host 3 international BPH experts and have a case-based panel discussion about all treatments for BPH.

With the increasing use of flexible ureteroscopy for the treatment of kidney stones, there is an increasing risk of complications. Join Dr. Stern, Dr. Monga and Dr. Bhojani as they discuss all aspects of intra renal pressure and its possible implications.

In this episode we discuss the contemporary use of mini PCNL. The panelists including Dr. Gupta and Dr. Knoll explain what they are currently doing in their respective practices and discuss the future of Mini PCNL with the technological evolution in kidney stone disease surgery.

In this episode, two experts in endourology discuss the non-clinical aspects of single-use scopes such as environmental impact and purchasing decisions.

In this episode I discuss with Dr Lipkin various aspects of ureteroscopy that may affect outcome and complication rates.

In this episode we learn about the DARRT method of PCNL: a near-zero fluoroscopy technique for gaining access to the kidney.

Amongst the many options for treatment of enlarged prostate, aquablation is growing in popularity. Dr. Netsch offers his expertise in discussing this technology.

With the increased popularity and success of focal therapy for prostate cancer, we hear from two international experts and what the challenges are of establishing and maintaining programs after training in the United States.

In this episode Dr. Tailly discusses the EAU Guidelines on stone therapy and possible changes that may be upcoming.

In this episode, Dr. Lane provides his expertise on the most up to date techniques on partial nephrectomy and how to maximize the technology available.

This episode we discuss with Dr. Guru the advantages and disadvantages of robotic cystectomy. Several pearls regarding this procedure are also discussed.

In this episode, Drs Chin and Fainberg describe the technology and current status of two new exciting focal therapy treatments for prostate cancer.

In this podcast we explore difficult situations in stone disease and how to approach them. Conditions such as calyceal diverticula, horseshoe kidney, pelvic kidney and more.

The robotic platform is well known for its use in surgery for malignant conditions. This episode we have a panel discussion on operating for benign conditions of the genitourinary system.

Prostate Enucleation is becoming a necessary procedure to offer patients because of its efficacy and safety. However, how do we start a program and once learned, maintain the skills necessary to maintain proficiency? These experts offer insight as to how to accomplish a successful enucleation program.

In episode Fifty-eight, Dr. Canvasser summarizes the take home messages from the Endourology sessions at the AUA 2023 in Chicago.

In episode Fifty-seven, Single-use scopes: Philosophy, policy, and procedure, Single-use technology, especially in the form of urologic endoscopes, has exploded in the last five years. Dr. Koo shares his experiences and opinions on the use, misuse, and new policies regarding the billing.

Dr. Rob Sweet, one of the foremost experts and success stories on developing and maintaining simulation labs for the advancement and education of learners across the world joins us to speak on the establishment and maintenance of a sim lab.

In episode Fifty-five, Role of Ultra Mini PCNL in Urinary Stone Disease, Dr. Desai discusses the Ultra miniPCNL - a procedure he helped originate over a decade ago. He offers much insight to this alternative to flexible URS.

Podcast summary: This episode takes a deep dive into ureteric stents with discussions on indications for insertion of stents, dwell time of stents, treating stent related symptoms and discussion around properties for the ideal ureteric stent.

In episode Fifty-four, Decision Making and Options in Treatment for BPH Medical Failures, There are a number of options for treating symptoms from an enlarged prostate. Dr. Somani gives a refreshing review of these options and how to work these patients up to maximize outcomes.

In episode Fifty-three, Everything Cystinuria, Drs. Thomas and Bultitude have established one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive stone centers specifically cystine stones. This episode is dedicated to this frustrating disease and how we might best treat the patients.

In episode Fifty-two, The Evolution of PCNL Techniques and Assorted Tips in Treating Stone Disease, Dr. Baldwin discusses his move away from radiation exposure in PCNL and return to using some fluoroscopy with increased experience. He will also discuss laser lithotripsy during PCNL and radiation safety techniques.